There are rare moments when music, story, and imagination come together to stir something deep within us—a sense of wonder, hope, and belonging. This April, as the 18th annual Fantasy Faire blooms across Second Life, you’re invited to experience one of those unforgettable moments. On April 25th at 6 AM SLT, virtuoso pianist and composer Tia Rungray returns to this legendary stage, offering a performance themed “By the Spring”—a journey that is as haunting as it is full of hope.
Fantasy Faire is so much more than an event. It’s a celebration of creative spirit, a place where dreams are shared and, most importantly, a community united to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Here, we can dare to imagine a world without cancer, while reveling in the magic of art and connection. Tia Rungray is truly honored to be part of this milestone year and welcomes both longtime friends and newcomers to join in this vision of hope.
A Tale of Renewal
“By the Spring” is more than a concert—it’s a living story, weaving together echoes of ancient legend with the shimmer of science fiction. In this tale, the Eternal Spring is both a real and mythical source of life—a conscious device that once nourished a kingdom until war silenced its song. The white horse, a guardian spirit, disappeared into legend—until now.
As the music begins, the pulse of the earth returns, the white horse gives itself to the land, and the spring is reborn. But this is no gentle awakening. Tia’s melodies evoke the passions and losses of those long gone, building to a breathtaking surge of creation—where light becomes life, and the world is remade before our eyes.
Creative Spirits Behind the Magic
Tia Rungray is joined by a remarkable team:
Roku infuses style and visual poetry.
Roy Hazama conjures ethereal atmospheres with masterful visual effects.
Cain Evergarden shapes the story’s flow as stage director.
Together, they invite you not just to listen, but to become part of the experience—snap photos, share your feelings, and let the music move you.
As we gather at the edge of this new beginning, the spring flows strong, the melodies rise, and a world of possibility opens before us.
